Author: Patty

Bea (whose name means industrious and diligent) was just a baby when I met her. I’ve had the privilege of watching her grow up—side by side with her older sister, Amelia, who taught herself to read before anyone realized she was paying attention to words and letters, at the age of three. Amelia’s mind was […]

“When Learning Doesn’t Fit the Mold: Graham’s Story with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” “Graham didn’t fit the usual mold for learning. His quirks and challenges with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder taught me that every child’s path to growth is unique—and worth celebrating.” Graham: Just Graham Graham was a quirky kid, and I liked him immediately. […]

I was privileged to know the whole family of the Diggens. We eventually became close enough that my husband and I had dinner at their home on one or two occasions. They are really wonderful people! We have known them a long time now.  They initially found me when homeschooling got rough because Jack reached […]

From Tumbles to Triumph: Cassia’s Joyful Journey Through Dyslexia I tutored a sweetie in my home one summer, and for the sake of her privacy, I’ll call her Cassia—because she was just a little bit spicy and one of the most energetic learners I’ve ever had the joy to teach. A gymnast through and through, […]